Heavy snow forecast for Devon
The Met Office has issued a weather warning of heavy snow for Devon this weekend, with “blizzard conditions” predicted in parts of the region.
The warning is valid for the whole of Sunday.
Forecasters say further snow showers will affect parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland on Sunday leading to some locally large accumulations and the showers may spread along eastern and western coasts of England and Wales.
The showers will be associated with strong winds so drifting and temporary blizzard conditions are possible as well as icy stretches.
People should be aware of the potential for disruption from these conditions.
The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “A very cold airmass will continue to spread southwards from Scotland and Northern Ireland across the remainder of the UK on Sunday accompanied by strong winds.
“Frequent showers are likely to form in this airmass, primarily affecting northern parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland but also running along eastern and western coastal districts of England and Wales at times.
“With the cold air snow is likely to accumulate even to low levels wherever showers affect. Periods of enhanced snowfall are possible within this general flow but details of these are very uncertain at this time. As such this alert is likely to be updated and refined in the coming days to better represent individual features.
“There is the potential for disruption throughout this period due to the accumulating snow and ice but also with temporary blizzard conditions leading to very difficult driving conditions.”
The fforecast for Devon for the next few days is as follows:
Today:
A cold and blustery day with sunny spells and wintry showers, these will be most frequent in the west with any snow accumulations confined to the hills and Moors. Maximum Temperature 6C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Sunshine and some showers on Friday. Northerly winds will draw down colder air through the weekend with sunshine and wintry showers, these most likely in the west. Patchy frost overnight.
